Job
Summary: The Maintenance
Officer/Handyman is responsible for smooth and sustainable maintenance of
Embassy property. He/she will carry out simple maintenance him/herself and
ensure that for more complicated maintenance the most cost effective external
firm is selected.

Key
Duties & Responsibilities:

Repairing
and replacing parts of installations in and contents of the Embassy
building and/or residences of diplomatic staff and maintaining the grounds
belonging to the building and/or Residences of diplomatic staff.

Repairing
simple breakdowns and defects, carrying out simple repairs and making
proposals to call in external firms

Ensuring
sufficient supply of diesel for generators at Residences of diplomatic
staff.

Supervise
and monitor implementation of maintenance repairs and other services by
external companies

Source
quotations for maintenance/repairs/other services .

He/she
is able to work independently, has relevant education and experience, is
flexible and has a high degree of integrity.

He/she
is a good communicator.

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:

High
degree of integrity

At
least Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced
knowledge of English language, both oral and written

At
least 3 years practical experience with reputable organisation in the
fields of electricity and plumbing

Must
be able to maintain electrical installations

Must
have valid driving permit for both car and motorbike

Be
able to work long hours on occasion

Be
able to work independently as well as in a team

Knowledge
of safety regulations and the prescribed procedures.

Skill
in using tools and simple equipment

Knowledge
of cleaning techniques and products.

How
to Apply:

All interested candidates
should send their CVs and cover letters with three (3) professional referees to
the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “EKN Maintenance
Officer." E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be
contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda